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Man airlifted to hospital after Oro-Medonte barn collapse

Police say one person was trapped when the building collapsed; two males were injured as a result of the incident, police say
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were called to attend a property where a barn collapsed and a person was trapped.

On April 27, 2021 just before 11 a.m., officers attended an Oro-Medonte property for the report of a collapsed barn. Two males were injured as a result of the collapse.

One male was airlifted by ORNGE with unspecified injuries and the other was transported to the hospital by Georgian Ambulance with minor injuries. The investigation is continuing with the Ministry of Labour.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting

You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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